Which sentence from "As Good as Gold" is an example of indirect characterization?

Question

Jake’s antics didn’t frighten it in the least.
He had never been the adventure-seeking type.
It was their third trip back down the hill that day.
Both brothers were cross from lack of sleep.

Answer 1

The sentence that best exemplifies indirect characterization is: "Both brothers were cross from lack of sleep."

This sentence provides insight into the brothers' emotional state and suggests their character traits (irritability and possibly a lack of patience) without explicitly stating what kind of people they are. The reader infers their mood and potential temperament from the description.